by Darlene Schacht | Dec 16, 2010 | Engagement, Hope, Storms, Trials, Your Letters
“Faith is the bird that sings when the dawn is still dark.”~Rabindranath TagoreDear Darlene,I found your blog through my friend Gina Smith’s blog “Chats With an Old Lady.” THANK YOU! For bringing a piece, a place of beauty to my desk!I too treasure...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 14, 2010 | Children, Christmas, Your Letters
Dear Darlene,I agree with your last post about the schools (and just about everywhere else) leaving Jesus out of the celebration of Christmas.It’s a very sad indication of where we are heading when we cannot even sing Christmas songs at our “holiday”...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 14, 2010 | Recipes
(Pronounced “portzelchya”) Ingredients 1 Package instant yeast (2T) ½ c. milk ½ c. water 3 c flour 2T Baking Powder ½ tsp salt 1 T & 1 tsp sugar 3 eggs ½ lb raisins ½ lb prunes (cut small) Oil for frying Icing sugar (optional) Procedure Combine milk and water....
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 13, 2010 | Children, Christmas, Worship
“Christmas began in the heart of God. It is complete only when it reaches the heart of man.”~ Author UnknownMy feet crumple the blankets, still holding some of the warmth from last night. The pillows behind me softly welcome my back, and with keys at my fingertips, I...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 11, 2010 | Brides in Training, Engagement, Marriage, Preparing for Marriage, Ruth, Young Love, Your Letters
Dear Darlene, I loved the advice you gave to the young woman in yesterday’s article, “Bride in Training.” So great! Especially the counsel to discuss finances in detail before marriage; my husband and I did not do this very well, and it caused...
